Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation has hosted the Drama Theater performance of "The Shoe Shiner" from Tunisia after it attracted attention at the Carthage International Monodrama Festival, where it won the Best Script and Best Lighting awards. General Manager of Katara Cultural Village Foundation Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti honored the creators of this artistic work, which is the fruit of fruitful artistic and cultural cooperation between Qatar and Tunisia. According to Qatar News Agency, the play was written by Dr. Khalid Al Jaber, directed and designed by artist Hafez Khalifa, and performed by actor Mohamed Al Abbasi. The play was produced by Jusoor Art Production Company, under the patronage of Katara. Dr. Al Sulaiti expressed his pride in this Qatari-Tunisian artistic and cultural partnership in this theatrical experience, emphasizing that the show represents a celebration of a creative spirit that transcends geographical and cultural barriers and expresses a shared human dialogue. He ad ded that Katara continues its commitment to supporting quality theater and embracing works that respect the audience's awareness, speak to their conscience, and contribute to revitalizing the cultural movement locally and globally. He pointed out that the strength of the text lies in its departure from slogans and direct speeches, and its reliance on silent contemplation and sober criticism, calling on the recipient to confront reality deeply without fuss. He also emphasized that the awards the work has won are not only a tribute to its work, but also a promising sign of the emergence of a new generation of theatrical writers and directors who write for dialogue and understanding. For his part, Dr. Khaled Al Jaber, the play's author, expressed his deep gratitude to Katara Cultural Village Foundation for the generous hospitality, honor, and continuous support that accompanied the work from its first steps through its participation in regional and international festivals. He noted that this embrace had a prof ound impact on the play's success and the crystallization of its artistic vision, especially since "The Shoe Shiner" does not present a traditional mobilization or social discourse, but rather is a symbolic artistic experience. He emphasized that theater is not, at its core, merely a means of narrative or entertainment, but rather a space for exploring the human psyche with boldness and transparency. The play sought to present a philosophical vision of contemporary Arab reality by posing existential questions about the collapses that are afflicting individuals and societies alike, he added.